Has dieting effect your sleep?

auntkaren

Since I have started on the Feb.26, dieting and cut way down on smoking. I haven't been sleeping well. I think part of it is I feel hungry,,,I woke up at 1 and ate a cold hot dog out of the frig. and fell back to sleep. Two hours later here I am awake again. I've been taking ambiem for awhile and never had this problem before until now. I know my diabeties causes me to feel hungry as well.......do you eat anything before bedtime or is that a no no?:yawn:

auntkaren

Since I have started on the Feb.26, dieting and cut way down on smoking. I haven't been sleeping well. I think part of it is I feel hungry,,,I woke up at 1 and ate a cold hot dog out of the frig. and fell back to sleep. Two hours later here I am awake again. I've been taking ambiem for awhile and never had this problem before until now. I know my diabeties causes me to feel hungry as well.......do you eat anything before bedtime or is that a no no?:yawn:

kelpie06

Here in Spain we tend to eat dinner pretty late, usually around 9:30 and so I am still pretty full when I go to bed. I also sometimes have hot chocolate or a warm tea before going to bed. It relaxes me and gives me a full feeling.

Also, I find that when I am exercising regularly I sleep better. Hope this helps. It's funny to think you are up in the middle of the night and I am over here, it's noon and I'm at work.

I'll send you sleepy vibes....:yawn:

banks1850

Hmmm. This sounds like a job for....your doctor. I don't have the first clue as to how to solve that one for you.:ohwell:

I know that uninterupted sleep is important, as it takes a long period for the body to enter that state where it can actually shut down and start it's repair.

Since you are waking up in the night, it might be a sleep disorder, I guess it could be hunger, but the body is suppose to (from what I hear) suppress urges when you sleep. I'll restate my above, I would go see my doctor, maybe even a sleep specialist.

Ileanak

I have to side with banks here. waking up that much with the feelings or urges can be a signal that something is not quite right.

Untill you can get in to him/her, you might try soaking in a very warm bath and having a cup of hot herbal (non caffinated) tea before bed. those things will relax your muscles and help sooth the mind

Hope this helps!!

diegelmansm

Trying eating some more protein at night that will stick with you longer. Also, try some chamamile (spelling?) tea.

lotusfromthemud

Hmmm. This sounds like a job for....your doctor. I don't have the first clue as to how to solve that one for you.:ohwell:

I know that uninterupted sleep is important, as it takes a long period for the body to enter that state where it can actually shut down and start it's repair.

Since you are waking up in the night, it might be a sleep disorder, I guess it could be hunger, but the body is suppose to (from what I hear) suppress urges when you sleep. I'll restate my above, I would go see my doctor, maybe even a sleep specialist.

I had this at first, but it did subside. But, I would second Bank's urging to ask your doctor if it continues. Also, I've noticed that if I eat a little something (LITTLE!) about an hour before bed, it helps me. Sleep is super-duper important, though. . .so don't wait to ask your doctor.:flowerforyou: